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Mid North Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1926

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Police Court. Taree, Monday, January 4. (Before Mr. F. F. Polts, P.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 January 1926 · page 3

Colin Brewer Was charged that on December 19, at(Bobin, near Wingham, he did Fraudulently take away Rachael Elizabeth Cant a female…

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Police Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 8 January 1926 · page 5

At the Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.M., Barney McPhillips, charged with being found drunk, was fined 5-…

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The Murder of Mrs. Mocfie

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1926 · page 4

IT is reported that two of the native servants recently arrested have completely confessed to the murder of the late Mrs. Macfie, a Sydney lady, whose tragic death…

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Police Court. Taree, January 11. (Before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.M.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 13 January 1926 · page 3

Joseph Miller (60) was charged that on December 3, at Wingham, he attempted to commit suicide. Sergeant Moroney stated that on…

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Gloucester Police Court Monday, 11th JANY. (Before Messrs D. Moriarty & E. H. J. O'Halloran, J's.P.) Assault Case

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 15 January 1926 · page 2

John Stanton proceeded against Ray Miller for assault. Mr. W. W. Hawdon appeared for complainant. Miller pleaded not guilty…

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Taree Police Court Friday, January 15th (Before Mr. W. C. Gelkie, J.P.) Drunk

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

Jas. Stewart (41) pleaded guilty to a charge of being found drunk in Pulteney Street Taree. on 14th January and was fined 5/ in default one…

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Forster Police Court. Friday, January 10th, Before Messrs [?] potts. P.M. and Thomas [?] No Gun License

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 3

William Wllkes of Darawanh was charged with [?] a gun with out having first obtained a [?] to do so, He pleaded not guilty…

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Forsler Small Debts Court [?]

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

A P[?] v Fredetick Clarke [?] Claim for [?] 17n sd for suppliment [?]…

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Licensing Court. Taree, 18th January, 1926 (Before Mr. F. F. Potts

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 20 January 1926 · page 2

The District Licensing Inspector (Sergt. W. J. Moroney) applied for the complete demolition within 30 days of the delapidated cottage of…

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Police Court. a Mixed List

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 5

At the Kempsey Police Court on Wednesday, before Mr. F. F. Potts, P.M., Henry John Saul, charged with being found drunk in Frederickon…

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Licensing Court

Macleay Argus · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 5

Before the Licensing Court, permission was granted Arthur McAlary to make additions and alterations to his hotel premises at Smithtown, known as…

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'Sunshine Girl' Tangle. Elopement and Sham Death. Fraud, Gaol and Marriage

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 22 January 1926 · page 3

The weird matrimonial complications of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Sailsted, of Wisconsin, U.S.A., lately reached a curiously happy…

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Police Court. Taree, Friday, January 15. (Before Mr. Geikie, J.P.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 6

Andrew Ashard (44), Charles Munton (61) were charged with behaving in an offensive manner in Pultney-st., Taree, on Thursday, 14th instant…

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Police Court. Forster, Friday, January 15. (Before Messrs. F. F. Potts, P.M., and T. Miles, J.p.) Industrial Inspector

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 8

There were four charges under the Arbitration Act and regulations therein, which were--failing to observe bakers' holiday in regard to…

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Small Debts Court. Forster, Friday, January 13, (Before Messrs. F. F. Potts, P.M., and Thomas Miles, J.P.)

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 January 1926 · page 9

A. Dargaville v Frederick Clarke, Forster, claim for [?]10178 for meat supplied. Defendant appeared and admitted the debt. Verdict for…

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Police May Keep Handcuffs

Macleay Argus · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 2

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Lazzarini, stated on Wednesday night that he had decided that uniformed members of the police force should retain handcuffs…

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Bank Murder. How Teller Met His Death. Sensational Story

Macleay Argus · Monday 25 January 1926 · page 3

The trial of Douglas Robertson, who is charged with the murder of William Frederick Charles Almeida, bank teller, was held at Sandringham Court last…

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Gaol for Kissing. Sequel to a Flirtation. Musical Critic's Treatment An Experience in Italy

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 26 January 1926 · page 3

'Don't kiss might become the slogan for travellers in Italy, if the experiences of Dr. Erwin Fel[?]ber a leading Vienna musical…

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Police Court. Kew, Tuesday, January 19, (Before Mr. F. F. Potts. P.m.) Police V Thomas Hession

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 January 1926 · page 2

In this case. Constable Jacob. Kew proceeded against Thomas Hession on a charge of inflicting grievous bodily harm on Lynn F. Johnston. at…

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Bellbrook Police 'Phone

Macleay Argus · Friday 29 January 1926 · page 4

Mr. J. J. Fitzgerald has been advised, in connection with the request of Mungay Creek P.P.U. (Mr. W. D. Dobell, hon. secretary) for Bellbrook…

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